verb HSK 5
Traditional 齊唱
to sing in unison · to chorus
Meaning
齐唱 means to sing together at the same time, with everyone singing the same melody. It describes the collective act of multiple people singing the exact same notes simultaneously, as opposed to singing in harmony or taking turns.
Usage
This word is commonly used in formal or educational contexts, such as school assemblies, patriotic ceremonies, or choir performances. It emphasizes unity and synchronization rather than harmony (合唱). Often used with group subjects like 全班 (whole class) or 大家 (everyone).
Examples
- 01升旗仪式上，全体师生齐唱国歌。, .At the flag-raising ceremony, all teachers and students sang the national anthem in unison.
- 02音乐课上，同学们齐唱了一首校歌。, .In music class, the students sang the school song together in unison.
Characters
Common collocations
- 齐唱国歌to sing the national anthem in unison
- 全体齐唱everyone sings together in unison
- 齐唱一首歌to sing a song together in unison
Antonyms
Origin
The character 齐 originally depicted grain stalks of equal height, conveying the meaning of uniformity and alignment. Combined with 唱 (to sing), it literally means 'to sing uniformly together.'